Synonyms

blurry

American

[blur-ee] / ˈblɜr i /

adjective

blurrier, blurriest

blurred; indistinct.

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Etymology

Origin of blurry

blur + -y ¹

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Example Sentences

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Usually in the middle of the season, it starts to get a little blurry for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When the cornea is too steep, too flat, or unevenly shaped, vision becomes blurry.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Some say the scanned copies of answer sheets were blurry, which may have affected marks.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The boundary at which gaming ends and AI begins has always been blurry.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Through my blurry eye, I can see all the other students staring at me.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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